Congressman Mike Lawler
@RepMikeLawler
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Proudly serving New York’s 17th District | Member @FinancialCmte and @HouseForeignGOP | Chair Middle East and North Africa | Husband, father, small businessman
Pearl River, NY
Joined November 2022
Shutting down the government is cowardice to radicals in the Democratic Party, like AOC and the Squad. @RepJeffries has once again chosen partisanship over governance. Instead of coming to the table to work out a bipartisan compromise that extends ACA credits, he’s playing
Another hallway confrontation between House lawmakers — Mike Lawler demanding Hakeem Jeffries sign onto a bipartisan bill temporarily extending enhanced ACA credits “You’re embarrassing yourself,” Jeffries kept repeating
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Grateful to host CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in the Hudson Valley today for a productive discussion with our local hospitals and community health centers. We talked about protecting Medicare, strengthening Medicaid for those who need it most, tackling workforce shortages,
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New Yorkers deserve transparency from Washington, and they want their representatives empowered to conduct oversight. This bill will deliver exactly that. Earlier this Congress, I was encouraged and grateful to have Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury
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From the start, congestion pricing has been nothing more than a cash grab. It has failed to deliver the promised reduction in traffic, businesses have begun adding congestion zone surcharges into their invoices, and commuters are being subjected to an outrageous average daily
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Schools identify about 1.4 million children and youth as homeless, yet most can’t access HUD resources because they don’t fit its narrow definition. Ignoring these hidden but serious cases strains families and local communities, which sets many kids on a path toward adult
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This week I signed the discharge petition filed by @RepLuna to compel a floor vote on bipartisan legislation to ban Members of Congress, and their spouses and dependents, from owning or trading individual stocks. New Yorkers expect and deserve integrity from their elected
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Watch my full remarks from today's press conference here:
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Joined @RepJenKiggans , @RepJoshG , and a strong bipartisan coalition to move forward a new health care framework that will responsibly tackle the rising cost of healthcare. Families in the Hudson Valley expect Republicans and Democrats to work together on this, and I’m committed
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Honored to meet with a delegation from Moldova today, including Minister Popșoi, Speaker Grosu, and MP Ion Groza. We had a productive discussion about ending the war in Ukraine, strengthening democracy, and Moldova’s path toward the West.
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Today my colleagues and I had the privilege of welcoming the Chen and Neutra families to back to Capitol Hill. Omer Neutra and Itay Chen were taken hostage by Hamas in 2023. These families have weathered a nightmare no one should endure, standing by their sons every step of the
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Great to sit down with SUNY leaders this week, including the presidents of Rockland and Dutchess Community Colleges. Our SUNY campuses play a critical role in educating New Yorkers, growing our workforce, and strengthening our local economy. I’m proud to support their work in
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We want to reduce cost, bring down energy, housing, food, and healthcare costs. In addition to the Working Families Tax Cut Bill, we are working to reduce the overall cost of living and affordability.
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The Safer Response Act was signed into law this week as part of the SUPPORT Act, which is a big win for our first responders and communities! Proud to co-lead this effort and grateful to @RepJoshHarder for leading the charge to get it across the finish line.
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The TRiO Student Support Services program grant at Rockland Community College has provided academic advising, mentoring, financial literacy education, and career guidance to students since 2015. This grant has served over 700 students who are first in their families to attend
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We must find a resolution to the immediate issue of the expiring ACA premium tax credits, which will impact roughly 7% of the country. I support extending the tax credits for an additional two years while Congress works toward long-term reforms that will truly make health care
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I joined Rockland Community College in celebrating the renewal of the TRiO Student Support Services grant at RCC. The TRiO Student Support Services program grant has provided academic advising, mentoring, financial literacy education, and career guidance to students since 2015.
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On the House floor last night, I celebrated the life of Rafael Bueno, a trusted leader and beloved member of the Haverstraw community. From his decades of public service to his years behind the barber’s chair and his leadership as Fire Commissioner, Rafael always showed up for
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Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro visited New York’s 17th district for a roundtable discussion among the counties on public transit and how we can expand services. Public transit is a lifeline for the entire Hudson Valley. Whether it’s commuters heading into the city,
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Last week, I sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon encouraging the Department of Education to maintain a broader definition of “professional degrees” consistent with federal law and workforce needs as it implements the Working Families Tax Cut legislation. Too many
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